01/06/2023 | Votes

Candidates for the Elections for the National Representative of the WBAA Albanian Chapter

2221

Meet the 4 candidates campaigning for the open position of board member of the Albanian chapter!

They will campaign and promote themselves until June 8, after which elections will take place from June 9 to June 15 in the WBAA Online Community.

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Altin Guberi

  • My engagement with WBAA so far:

I have participated in the General Assembly of 2023.

  • What is your motivation to apply for this position to become a board member for the Albanian chapter?

I am highly motivated to become a National Representative of the Albanian Chapter and work towards improving higher education in our region. As an active WBAA member, I am dedicated to fostering understanding and collaboration within WB6. Joining a committed team of National Representatives, I aim to establish valuable contacts for my future career. This role offers the opportunity to represent WBAA publicly, manage strategic activities, and provide logistical support for operational and financial plans. Presenting comprehensive reports, convening the General Assembly Meeting, and preparing essential documents are tasks I eagerly anticipate. With my passion for education and experience, I am confident in effectively mandating WBAA-Teams, appointing rapporteurs, and making informed decisions on team support. I am committed to contributing to WBAA's growth, supporting its goals, and making a meaningful impact in education.

  • What are your plans for being a board member? (What is your plan of action for the period you are selected?)

As a newly selected board member, my plan of action includes active participation in strategic planning, effective representation of WBAA, fulfilling responsibilities and reporting, and collaboration with regional board members. I will collaborate with fellow board members to establish goals, set priorities, and create a clear roadmap for WBAA's activities. By attending events, conferences, and meetings, I will advocate for WBAA and engage stakeholders to enhance the organisation's visibility and influence. Fulfilling responsibilities outlined in the WBAA Statute, I will present comprehensive reports on national and regional activities, ensuring transparency and effective communication. Collaborating with regional board members, I will actively participate in meetings, contribute insights, and foster a supportive and productive board environment. Through dedication, strategic planning, and collaboration, I aim to make meaningful contributions and drive positive change within WBAA.

  • What skills and qualities can you bring to this position?

As a board member, I bring valuable skills and qualities to this position. With leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities, I can guide discussions, inspire collaboration, and contribute to decision-making. I foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere, value teamwork, and encourage diverse perspectives. My organisational and time management skills ensure efficient task management. With excellent communication, I can articulate ideas, actively listen, and engage stakeholders. I possess a strategic mindset, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities. Overall, I am committed to the success of WBAA and dedicated to fulfilling my responsibilities as a board member.

  • Describe yourself in three words.

Passionate, Ambitious, Collaborative.

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Sara Zekaj

  • My engagement with WBAA so far:

WBAA General Assembly Ohrid 2018
WBAA General Assembly Prishtina 2022
Implemention of my own project January 2022- June 2022
WBAA Team Meeting in Durres 2022
WBAA General Assembly Belgrade 2023

  • What is your motivation to apply for this position to become a board member for the Albanian chapter?

I did my full year exchange in Law at University of Masaryk, Brno, Czech Republic during 2012-2013, as one of the first Erasmus scholars in Albania. Needles to say, that year of experience changed my life. And if this sounds like a big statement, then it definitely helped me grow as a person. Upon the return to Albania, I saw the need for a community like that. I was engaged for several years in Erasmus promotion and mentoring campaigns throughout Albania. When I got to know about WBAA in 2018, I felt I finally had my community of Erasmus people. I have been an active member since then.

I decided to apply this year because I felt that the time was right, both in having the right experience and the time for dedication. I have the same experience with founding and building up from scratch the Albanian Chevening Alumni Association in 2021, a beautiful community of professionals, learners, and leaders who are contributing to our country.

I am currently working as Community Engagement and Public Relations Coordinator at the "New Perspectives" project, funded by the UK government. Being a people’s person, I love designing communication campaigns targeted at youth in the county and and maintaining good collaboration with local stakeholders.

But most importantly, I decided to apply because I want to be part of the decision-making and management body of WBAA. I am convinced that the development of higher education is a precondition for the socio-economic and political development of the region.

  • What are your plans for being a board member? (What is your plan of action for the period you are selected?)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION
- Enhance the line of communication between WBAA, alumni, and other stakeholders
- Focus on updating and maintaining the best contact information for our alumni
- Segment our communication to alumni based on platform preferences
- Ensure alumni voices are heard and supported

GOAL 2: ENGAGEMENT GOAL
- Engage WBAA alumni everywhere by tailoring efforts to their geographic locations, Erasmus experiences, and life stages, both digitally and in-person
- Focus resources to increase engagement of alumni and friends in specific geographical areas
- Tailor programmes and communications to the life stages of all alumni
- Promote WBAA more in Albania and ensure that more people become part of it and engage with it

GOAL 3: PARTNERSHIPS
- Lead WBAA alumni relations efforts across the Erasmus community by creating working relationships with other alumni groups from different programmes, institutions and businesses
- Collaborate with strategic university initiatives and define partnership opportunities internally
- Share market research with university entities to develop interlaced engagement strategies

GOAL 4: INTERNAL ORGANISATION
- Invest in professional development for each staff member
- Ensure the organisational structure of WBAA is positioned for sustained growth and future stability

  • What skills and qualities can you bring to this position?

Communication, Partnership building, Good vibes!

  • Describe yourself in three words.

I’m a thinker and a feeler, and a dreamer and explorer.

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Dr. Laura Loli – Dano

  • What is your motivation to apply for this position to become a board member for the Albanian chapter?

The opportunity to give back to my country and region.

  • What are your plans for being a board member? (What is your plan of action for the period you are selected?)

I am happy in whichever area my expertise is needed. I have over 28 years of international work experience.

  • What skills and qualities can you bring to this position?

Academic, researcher, health and mental health expertise. I also desire to see my country and region prosper.

  • Describe yourself in three words.

Passionate Albanian and Internationalist.

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Ilda Hoxhaj

  • My engagement with WBAA so far:

As a WBAA member I participated in the General Assembly, I was a project coordinator of the 2021 1st WBAA winning project "Enhance Health Research in the Western Balkans" and I participated in the WBAA winning project "Capacity building" held in Pancevo, Serbia.

  • What is your motivation to apply for this position to become a board member for the Albanian chapter?

The WBAA activities I had the chance to participate in made me understand that working together helps us to grow, collaborate across borders, and dream for a better region. I believe that as a board member, I might contribute in building bridges, strengthening engagements and raising awareness about the importance of capacity building and knowledge transfer in the Western Balkans.

  • What are your plans for being a board member? (What is your plan of action for the period you are selected?)

I would advocate for a stronger higher education system, and the preparation and implementation of several regional collaboration projects and policies, with a focus in knowledge transfer. Given my background in research, I would support capacity building and analytical skills development, which could be used in the planning process of research projects.

  • What skills and qualities can you bring to this position?

Organisation, leadership, analytical skills, adaptability, team-work, a creative approach to solving problems and enthusiasm.

  • Describe yourself in three words.

Hard-working, Motivated, Courageous.

Please note that you must be a member of the Albanian chapter to cast your vote in the upcoming election. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact service@western-balkans-alumni.eu.